Aims of the subject: to provide the students with an up-to-date introductory human factors course that makes them capable of viewing all kinds of technological development from a human/user perspective.

Requirements

presence at the lessons

performing a written exam during the semester (reaching at least 40% from it) --> if the mark is not accepted, further repeat exam

assignment (homework)

Date of the written exam: 24th April (it is going to be written in the classroom, at lesson-time).

Date of the repeat exam: 15th May (it is going to be written in the classroom, at lesson-time).

You should aim for 2-3 pages. If needed for reasons of clarity (additional screenshots or pictures of the flat) it can exceed these page limits.

Any draft or screen shot (e.g. in case of an evaluation of a software) has to be attached

You have to hand it inelectronically

You can choose the topic of your homework in the following areas:

Evaluation of a flat’s room from ergonomic aspects

Evaluation of a workroom (e.g. classroom) from ergonomic aspects

Evaluation of a homepage from ergonomic aspects

Other topics - please consult with Sarolta Tóvölgyi

Hints for the assignment: First of all write down the problems you find: analyze them and explain why you think they are troublesome from an ergonomic perspective. Of course we don’t expect a professional analysis but try to point out trouble spots based on what you heard during the lectures and your previous experiences. Offer suggestions at improving those fields you think are lacking. You can offer as many options as you like, but always explain why you think it’ll make the usability better. Include screenshots or photos or drafts to prove your points.

Please note that exactlythe same topic can be chosen by only one pair or individual

Don’t forget that the evaluation of a single item (room or webpage) can only be done by one person (or a pair). To make it easier for you, we created a Google Docs table where you can write in your choice of homework you’ll submit. We provided examples in the spreadsheet on how to fill it out. This way we can avoid many of you doing the same task.

Participants get the feel of a design approach, gain some shared vocabulary, and get a taste of each design "mode" (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test).

Specifically, we hope students see that low-resolutions prototypes are useful to learn from (take an iterative approach), and to bias toward action (you can make a lot of progress in a little bit of time if you start DOing)

Office ergonomics (Dávid Boros) - April 17

Written exam - April 24

ATTENTION: in QA121 (in a different classroom)

In 2 groups:

1st group: 14.15-15.00 (names: A-K)

2nd group: 15.15-16.00 (names: L-Z)

It will contain multiple choice type test questions, questions requiring short written answers and a few questions where some drawing might be required (don't worry, artistic quality will not be graded). You will have 45 mins to complete it.

Public holiday - no lecture - May 01

Ergonomic Case Study (Dr. Sarolta Tóvölgyi) - May 08

A walkthrough of an ergonomic problem through a real-life example.

Repeat exam - May 15

For those who were unable to attend the original date and those who scored below 40% max points. It is also optional for everyone else who wishes to improve their exam points. Be aware though that only the points of the last written exam will count. If you rewrite it, only the result of the second exam will count toward your grade at the end of the semester.

LITERATURE

Downloadable e-materials from the site of the Department (www.erg.bme.hu).